Arsenal’s under-fire defender Nacho Monreal will resit a move away from the club in the January transfer window, despite interest from Athletico Bilbao.

The Spaniard has come under heavy criticism from sections of Gunners’ fans in recent weeks, despite being played out of position in central defence.

However, Monreal is reportedly refusing to be driven out of the Emirates, according to Spanish reports, and is ready to continue fighting to make it with Arsenal until his current contract runs out in 2017.

With Arsene Wenger’s defensive resources stretched to breaking point, it’s unlikely the Gunners would even entertain a bid for the 28-year-old in the new year.

However, should Bilbao throw in an £8m offer which Arsenal paid for the left-back back in 2013, Wenger may be willing to reconsider.